Tag: election 2013

Lead up to fiesta elections: Has Philippine democratic politics changed at all?

April 23, 2013 benign0 44 Comments

From the little window through which I take stock of the landscape of issues that describe the lead up to the May 2013 elections, I’d say — surprise surprise — things haven’t changed much. A lot of developments have supposedly further liberalised and democratised democracy as it is practiced in the Philippines. The two new…

Politics

Noynoy Aquino’s greatest accomplishments: campaigning against his enemies and campaigning for his allies

April 13, 2013July 22, 2013 Ilda 120 Comments

Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino is one dedicated man. His passion and commitment to following through his support for the Liberal Party’s senatorial bets is unmatched and unprecedented. Despite all the problems facing the nation, he still finds the time to travel around the country campaigning for his “Team PNoy” in the lead up…

Government, Politics

Nancy Binay candidacy: Pinoy Political Success Is Relative

April 8, 2013September 8, 2014 Gogs 97 Comments

One child grows up to be Somebody that just loves to learn And another child grows up to be Somebody you’d just love to burn Mom loves the both of them You see it’s in the blood Sly and the Family Stone. “Family Affair” Dads will be dads and their little girls will…

Culture, Politics, Society

Do showbiz politics and ‘brown presidents’ make a good mix?

April 4, 2013 benign0 43 Comments

Things haven’t changed much in Philippine politics despite efforts to impart upon Filipino voters the finer cognitive skills involved in choosing their leaders. Of course, it is really foolish to expect more from candidates like Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada and Jejomar ‘Jojo’ Binay… [Photo courtesy When in Manila.] Some people may express “shock” at such spectacular…

Culture, Lifestyle, Politics

No Ability = Winnability

March 28, 2013March 18, 2019 Gogs 37 Comments

Einstein is often credited with the saying Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Einstein also said we can not solve our problems with the same thinking that created them. Both quotes play in nicely to my topic today boys and girls. Ever notice every single…

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Culture, Government

Social media circus acts: Filipino ‘New Media’ gone traditional

March 27, 2013March 27, 2013 benign0 11 Comments

Just when we think “civil society” has gotten up to speed with regard to the concept of regarding politics and our politicians with a critical mind, we are still arrested by the familiar sight of the lemming-like behaviour of people who merely follow self-described “heroes” and dance to the tune of those who beat the…

Politics, Society, Tech Talk

What did Chiz Escudero supposedly do with his alleged P2-billion pork?

March 24, 2013 benign0 30 Comments

Reportedly catching eyes in Barangay Sagpon, Legazpi City, a lone poster proclaims in the Bicolano dialect: “Chiz neglected Bicol. Got P2-billion pork barrel but left the Bicolanos hungry” according to an Inquirer.net report. Amid the raging circus surrounding the fiery romance of Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero and starlet Heart Evangelista and the ire of Evangelista’s…

Glitz and Glamour, Media, Politics

Real promise or political stunt? Kris Aquino ‘retires’ from showbiz again

March 22, 2013March 22, 2013 benign0 39 Comments

Presidential sister Kris Aquino surprised everyone Thursday night when she reportedly announced on ABS-CBN “news” program TV Patrol that she will be “resigning” from showbiz… During a live interview with â€œTV Patrol,â€ an emotional Aquino told anchor Ted Failon that she must do whatâ€™s best for her son, James “Bimby” Yap Jr., even if it…

Glitz and Glamour, Politics